as in comprehensive
as in all-inclusive
The doctor took a holistic approach to the patient's care.
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Recent Examples of holistic
There’s also a destination spa with eco-holistic therapies like the Desert Gemstone Ritual (amethyst and citrine stones to help heal sore muscles and increase energy flow) and five—yes, five—excellent restaurants.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Over the past decade, many selective colleges have implemented holistic review frameworks that explicitly consider service, character, and contributions, in addition to grades, course rigor, and test scores.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
This means taking a holistic approach to the challenges facing our planet, and looking to solve these challenges by working with nature, rather than against her.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
For Crockett, boosting attendance is both holistic and practical.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Over the past decade, many selective colleges have implemented holistic review frameworks that explicitly consider service, character, and contributions, in addition to grades, course rigor, and test scores.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
This means taking a holistic approach to the challenges facing our planet, and looking to solve these challenges by working with nature, rather than against her.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
For Crockett, boosting attendance is both holistic and practical.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for holistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holistic
comprehensive
Adjective
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The city plans to roll out a comprehensive outreach campaign so residents are aware of the registration process and can learn more about converting their properties into pollinator gardens.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Desmond Lamb is the executive director of Friends of Yates, a comprehensive community agency in Wyandotte County that operates a domestic violence shelter.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Holistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holistic. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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